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Genetic Diversity of Aphid Species Attacking Amaranth and Nightshades in Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Embu, 2016-09)
Aphids are the major pests of vegetables leading to a significant yield loss in African indigenous vegetables including amaranth and nightshades. Information on the types of aphids that infest these vegetables and their ...
From Shiny Shoes to Muddy Reality: Understanding How Meso-State Actors Negotiate the Implementation Gap in Participatory Forest Management
(Routledge, 2017-11)
Recent research on participatory forest management (PFM) in the
global south has highlighted the existence of a widespread
“implementation gap” between the ambitious intent enshrined in
legislation and the often partial, ...
Tomato Leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) (Meyrick 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) prevalence and farmer management practices in Kirinyanga County, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2018-08)
Pest invasion is one of the limiting factors affecting food production. Tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta)
(Meyrick 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is an invasive insect pest of tomato. However, In Kenya,
there is limited ...
Microbial biomass and acid phosphomonoesterase activity in soils of the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2018-12)
Soil biological properties are the most sensitive soil quality indicators that respond quickly to short-term soil fertility management changes. We studied the combined effects of tillage and soil external inputs on total ...
Equity financing and financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Embu Town, Kenya.
(2017-05)
Capital structure comprise of a mix of debt and equity. Managers used various combinations of debt and equity that increases the net worth of business at the same time reduces the cost of obtaining finance. Financial ...
Interest rate regulation and sustainability of microfinance institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(2017-05)
Microfinance Institutions services have continued to play an important role in Kenyan economy. It is viewed as the provision of financial services to the poor and low income group. Microfinance Institutions in Kenya have ...
Performance Target Setting and Employee Service Delivery at Kirinyaga University, Kenya
(Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers, 2017-06)
Organizations are eager to monitor and increase the productivity of their employees. One such means with the
potential of increasing service performance and delivery is performance contracting. Performance contracting ...
Student Social Identity and the University Image: A Case of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2018-09)
University students identify themselves and are identified by others as members of
the social community within the university. The development of social identity is a
process enhanced by engagement with the various ...
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identification Based on Mitochondrial COI Barcode Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2018-11)
Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ...
Working capital management practices and financial performance of tea processing firms in Kenya.
(University of Embu, 2017-08)
The tea sector is the most important agricultural sub-sector in Kenya contributing about 26 percent of the total foreign exchange earnings. The sector has been listed by the government as one of the pillars of achieving ...